Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOTTON | Charles (injured) | 1933 | 47 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Timberman | 70721 |
| SHOTTON | George Henry | 1914 | 22 | Burradon | Burradon | Hewer | 70722 |
| SHOTTON | H. | 1927 | 42 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Hewer | 70723 |
| SHOTTON | James (injured) | 1932 | 28 | Glebe | Fenton | Coalcutter | 70724 |
| SHOTTON | James E. | 1902 | 16 | Wrightson | Cramlington | Shunter | 70725 |
| SHOTTON | William | 1906 | 59 | Netherton | Netherton | Screener | 70726 |
| SHOTTON | William Henry | 1914 | 44 | Holly Bank | Essington | Daywageman | 70727 |
| SHORTMAN | George | 1911 | 68 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Labourer | 70719 |
| SHORTHOUSE | George | 1900 | 46 | Cadley Hill | Swadlincote | Dataller | 70715 |
| SHORTHOUSE | George | 1930 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | 70716 | ||
| SHORTHOUSE | George | 1930 | 64 | Auchinraith, No.1 Pit | Blantyre | Hewer | 70717 |
| SHORTHOUSE | William | 1903 | 24 | Graig Fawr | Llan-dafal | Collier | 70718 |
| SHORT | A. (injured) | 1951 | 72 | Cwm Carn | Cwmcarn | Labourer | 70681 |
| SHORT | A.W. (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Conveyor Shifter | 70682 |
| SHORT | Arthur E. (injured) | 1927 | 32 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 70683 |
| SHORT | C.E.G. (injured) | 1949 | 23 | Risca | Risca | Collier | 70684 |
| SHORT | Edward (injured) | 1928 | 45 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Assistant Timberman | 70685 |
| SHORT | Ernest | 1900 | 16 | Pleasley | Pleasley Hill | Horse Driver | 70686 |
| SHORT | F.B. (injured) | 1956 | 56 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 70687 |
| SHORT | Frederick (injured) | 1919 | 30 | Bedford | Atherton | Collier | 70688 |
| SHORT | Frederick (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Rider | 70689 |
| SHORT | George | 1924 | 40 | Cannop | Speech House Road | 70690 | |
| SHORT | George Thomas (injured) | 1913 | South Rhondda | Llanharan | Collier | 70691 | |
| SHORT | Henry (Injured) | 1911 | 39 | Ystrad Owen | Upper Cwmtwrch | Gas Engine Driver | 70692 |
| SHORT | Henry (injured) | 1930 | 56 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Repairer | 70693 |